Policies relating to Academic Conduct

Animals: Australian Codeof Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, 7th Edition 2004

The purpose of the Code is to ensure the ethical and humane care and use of animals used for scientific purposes as defined in the Code. The principles set out in the Code are for the guidance of investigators, teachers, institutions, Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) and all people involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

NB: Refer also to Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) Ranking Guidelines

Australian Postgraduate Awards: Transfer Guidelines

The DEST rule on transfer of APA funding for the 2002 onwards cohort is that if the receiving institution wishes to support any transferring-in student it must do so from within its allocated APA funding. This means that a transferring-in APA student in the 2002 onwards cohort will not bring an APA scholarship to the University, nor will a transferring-out student be able to take an APA scholarship with them. This policy has been developed to provide guidance on the process for consideration of APA scholarships to candidates seeking to transfer-in to the University.

The Research Code of Conduct has been updated to align it with the provisions of NHMRC/ARC Australian Code of Conduct for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007) (The Australian Code). The proposed new Research Code of Conduct 2012 has been developed to comply with both the Australian Code and also address the University's requirements and obligations.

In February 1998, Senate approved amendments to the PhD resolutions providing for the establishment of cotutelle agreements whereby, if the necessary conditions for joint candidature had been met, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy could also receive a doctorate from another University in respect of that candidature, each testamur acknowledging the circumstances under which the award was made. This documents lays down the principles for such arrangements, and includes a proforma agreement.

This policy: (a) sets out the University’s commitment to providing postgraduate research students with the support and resources necessary for them to undertake their research successfully and complete their degrees; (b) supports the proper supervision and training of postgraduate research students; (c) supports the sustainable and responsible use of resources; and (d) provides for shared and equitable access to finite support resources.

This Statement identifies the ethical principles and values which should govern research involving humans. It provides guidance for researchers, ethics committees, institutions, organisations and the public on how such research should be designed and conducted so as to conform to those principles and reflect those values.

Organisations which fund research at Universities should be prepared to pay the Indirect Cost Recovery fee. This policy applies to the following activities: research contracts and grants; consultancy work conducted on behalf of the University; provision of services on behalf of the University, post graduate student stipends; and any other work that involves the use of University facilities and resources. The Indirect Cost Recovery fee recognizes that there are real indirect costs to the University in undertaking these activities - use of buildings, services, facilities, administration, libraries, insurance etc.

The University of Sydney aspires for all higher degree by research students to have a quality research training experience. This includes the timely completion of their research project and thesis. The progress review, including the Annual Progress Review (APR), takes the form of a written submission in a form determined by the faculty and an interview.

Thesis and Examination of Higher Degree by Research Policy and Procedures

These policy and procedures describes the nature of the thesis and the requirements for the examination of a higher degree by research. This includes the format of the thesis, a thesis including published works, a thesis including a creative or artistic work, and the oral examination of theses.

This document relates to: the election or appointment of the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and Fellows of Senate; the making and promulgation of Rules; the function of the Vice-Chancellor; academic Governance; Convocation; and student discipline